Akron at Minnesota
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT
Final score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Akron | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
 Minnesota Winner | 10 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 41 |
GIE pre-game call: Minnesota at 97%. Hit
Pre-game
GIE win probability
Akron 3% Underdog
Minnesota 97% Favorite
Minnesota is the model's favorite at 97%. Akron has a 3% path. Home-field adjustment of +2.0 rating points baked in for Minnesota — venue-specific learned value (n=60 games).
Headline numbers below. The 90% confidence band reflects rating uncertainty (±1.5 points per side); the model isn't claiming precision down to the percentage point.
Recaps
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